Wilder The Teardrop Explodes

“Musically, this album is more diverse than the mission-statement debut, still recognisable as ‘psychedelic pop’ but taking in a much greater variety of textures. ‘Passionate Friend’ sounds like THE great lost sunshine pop single, whilst ‘Colours Fly Away’ brings a lysergic twist to the brassy formula that dominated the first album. The biggest departures come in the form of the exhilirating, even funky groove of ‘The Culture Bunker’ (which was sent into the stratosphere when performed live) and the three quieter tracks, ‘Tiny Children’, ‘…And The Fighting Takes Over’ and ‘The Great Dominions’ which have a spectral, almost hymnal quality suggesting an 80’s equivalent of Scott Walker or John Cale in his gentler moments.” - Harry LeSabre, RYM